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Lucan, Co. Dublin

Lucan is a suburban town on the western outskirts of Dublin city, 15km (10 miles) from the city centre. Lucan town lies next to the River Liffey.

The picturesque old town retains its character, despite hosting ever-expanding areas of housing that are suburbs of Dublin. These new estates lead east from the town towards the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and southeast towards Clondalkin.

Gardens

Carysfort Lodge

Blackrock, Co. Dublin

This pretty 1890s lodge and its sunny, square back garden were rescued from a dreadful fate as the car park for a nearby pub. When the Dillons became its saviour the property was run down, there were a few old apple trees in the garden and the ho ...

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Golf

K Club, The - Ryder Cup 2006

Straffan, Co. Kildare
Course Type: Parkland / Inland Links

Set amongst the lush countryside of Co. Kildare are two magnificent 18 hole championship golf courses within the resort that is to host the 2006 Ryder Cup. Both of The K Club's courses were designed by Arnold Palmer but each has its own character ...

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Self Catering

The Cottage

A 200 year old cottage on a farm high in the Dublin Mountains, with dramatic views over the city and bay, beautifully restored to provide a relaxing alternative to big city bustle.

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What's On

Mespil Road Gourmet Food Market - Dublin 4 - Thursdays

Mespil Road Gourmet Food Market - Thursdays 11am-3pm

Mespil Road (opposite Mespil Hotel) Dublin 4 Ireland

Contact: Des Vallely - 01 284 1197 www.irishvillagemarkets.c ...

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Tourist Attractions

Farmleigh House & Estate

Dublin 15, Dublin City

Farmleigh is an estate of 78 acres situated to the north-west of Dublin's Phoenix Park that was originally built around a smaller Georgian house in the 1880's by Edward Cecil Guinness first Earl of Iveagh, the great-grandson of Arthur Guinness. ...

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Wedding Venues

Johnstown House Hotel & Spa

Enfield, Co. Meath

The closeness of the motorway may be a little alarming on arrival at this recently developed hotel and spa, but it has a carefully restored 18th century house at its heart and something of the country house atmosphere lives on. The original h ...

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